SLK - Interactive Owner's Manual
Keywords
Introduction
At a glance
Safety
Controls
Opening and closing
Key positions
Seats
Steering wheel
Mirrors
Memory functions*
Seat belts
Lights
Windscreen wipers
Side windows
Driving and parking
Transmission
Instrument cluster
On-board computer
Driving systems
Air conditioning
Opening/closing the roof
Loading and stowing
Features
Operation
Practical advice
Technical data

Opening/closing the roof

Quick Access

Using the roof switch
With the key
Locking the roof again
Boot separator
Draught stop*

For safety reasons, the roof can only be opened and closed when the vehicle is stationary.

Risk of accident and injury

Always open or close the roof fully before driving.

If the roof does not open or close fully, the roof hydraulic system is depressurised and the roof lowers itself

  • after about seven minutes if the ignition is switched on

  • after about 15 seconds if the ignition is switched off

A warning tone sounds shortly beforehand. The message Vario-roof lowering appears in the multi-function display.

Lock the roof again before driving on. Otherwise the unlocked roof could open during the journey and cause you to lose control of your vehicle. You or other persons could be injured as a result.

Never sit on the rear shelf and never store heavy objects there. You will otherwise damage the roof and the rear shelf of your vehicle.

When opening and closing the roof, make sure that:

  • there is sufficient upward clearance, as the roof swings upwards

  • there is sufficient clearance behind the vehicle as the boot lid swings backwards beyond the bumper

  • the boot is only loaded to below the boot separator

  • the boot separator is not pushed up by the load

  • the boot separator is closed

  • the boot lid is closed

  • no roof rack is fitted

  • the outside temperature is above -15°C

  • the roof is not dirty or wet

You will otherwise damage the roof and the boot of your vehicle.

Using the roof switch

Risk of injury

When opening or closing the roof, make sure that nobody is trapped or injured by moving parts such as the boot lid, the hinged roof or the roof linkage.

If danger threatens, release the roof switch immediately. The roof folding mechanism stops immediately.
To close the roof
To open the roof

Opening

Make sure that the roof and rear window are dry before opening the roof. Otherwise, water could enter the interior or boot.
  

Apply the handbrake more.
  

Make sure that the boot separator is closed more.
  

Close the boot lid.
  

Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
  

Pull the roof switch in the direction of arrow until the roof is stored fully in the boot.

Closing

  

Apply the handbrake more.
  

Make sure that the boot separator is closed more.
  

Close the boot lid.
  

Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
  

Push the roof switch in the direction of arrow until the roof is closed fully.
 

With the key

Risk of injury

When opening or closing the roof, make sure that nobody is trapped or injured by moving parts such as the boot lid, the hinged roof or the roof linkage.

If danger threatens, immediately release the or button on the key. The roof folding mechanism stops immediately.

Using the key to open and close the roof

Opening

  

Point the tip of the key at the door handle.
  

Press and hold the  button until the roof is fully opened.
 

All side windows open.

To close

  

Point the tip of the key at the door handle.
  

Press and hold the  button until the roof is fully closed.
 

The roof and side windows close.
 

Locking the roof again

The roof is unlocked when:

  • the Vario-roof in operation message appears in the multi-function display

  • you hear a warning tone for up to ten seconds when pulling away or while driving

You can lock the roof again if it is not locked fully.

Before driving on

  

Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
  

Push the roof switch forwards.

While driving

  

Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
  

Push the roof switch forwards.
 

Boot separator

The boot separator can be used to cover luggage and loads in the boot.

To avoid damaging the roof or luggage when folding back the roof, you should:

  • only load the boot to below the boot separator

  • not place any objects on or in front of the boot separator

  • not place any objects on the cover behind the roll-over bars

  • not allow the load to push up the boot separator

Closing the boot separator

Closing the boot separator

  

Pull the boot separator backwards in the direction of the arrow by its handle until it engages in the luggage compartment lip on both sides.

Opening the boot separator

  

Reach into the handle of the boot separator.
  

Press the release button in the handle of the boot separator.
 

The boot separator is unlocked.
  

Pull the boot separator up out of the eyelets on the luggage compartment lip.
  

Push the boot separator forwards by the handle in the opposite direction of the arrow.
 

Draught stop*

The draught stop is a wind protection device for driving with the soft top open.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a different draught stop may be provided. In this case you should read the assembly instructions provided with the draught stop.

Risk of accident

Dismantle the draught stop if your vision is restricted or as soon as it is dark. It could otherwise impair your rear view. You could cause an accident because of this.

Fitting

Draught stop
Press-studs
Retainer loop
Securing pin
Gap
  

Hook retainer loops to securing pins .
 

Make sure the lower edge of the draught stop is routed through gap between the stowage compartment and the rear wall.
  

Push press-studs of the draught stop onto the corresponding counterpieces.
  

Pull draught stop over the roll-over bars. Pull the edge, not the net, when doing so.

Removing

  

Pull draught stop off the roll-over bars.
Handle
  

Detach press-studs . To do this, pull handle .
  

Unhook retainer loop .